Stainless Steel Welded Tube Description

Welded  tubing is generally less expensive than seamless tubing due to the  simpler manufacturing process in creating welded tubing. It is also  readily available, like seamless tubing, in long continuous lengths.  Standard sizes can be produced with similar lead times for both welded  and seamless tubing. Seamless tubing costs can be offset in smaller  manufacturing runs if less quantity is required. Otherwise, though  custom-sized seamless tubing can be produced and delivered more quickly,  it is more costly.

Product Parameters

Stainless Steel Welded Tube Manufacturing

A  welded stainless steel tube is produced through roll-forming strips or  sheets of stainless steel into a tube shape and then welding the seam  longitudinally. Welded tubing can be accomplished either by hot-forming  and cold-forming processes. Of the two, cold forming results in smoother  finishes and tighter tolerances. However, each method creates a  durable, strong, steel tube that resists corrosion. The seam can be left  beaded or it can be further worked by cold rolling and forging methods.  The welded tube can also be drawn similarly to seamless tubing to  produce a finer weld seam with better surface finishes and tighter  tolerances.

Stainless Steel Welded Tube Benefits

● Cost-efficient
● Readily available in long lengths
● Fast lead times

Stainless Steel Welded Tube Applications

● Architectural applications
● Hypodermic needles
● Automotive industry
● Food and beverage industry
● Marine industry
● Pharmaceutical industry